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Glorious summer hikes in Norway<\/h2>\n

Last summer, a week-long hike in Jotunheimen National Park (230 miles north of Oslo) brought me a sense of calm and peace. During four days of challenging hiking and wild camping through this area, we saw very few other people throughout the lush green valleys and still possessing glacial lakes. We were lucky enough to have great weather throughout, and even though it was July there was still a decent amount of snow left to traverse. Norway has a fantastic network of signposted trails and huts, which can be found on the Norwegian Trekking Association website.
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Artistic cabin relaxation near Aarhus<\/h2>\n
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We had an amazing family holiday in neat Aarhus on the coast of Jutland, Denmark’s second city. We stayed in a cabin among the pines and swam every day. We found a swimming dock which helped us get into the sea easily. Towel racks are also provided. The beach was rough and so quiet that we often had it to ourselves. Aarhus was a pleasure to visit for your city fix. Modern art lovers should definitely check out the Aarhus Kunstmuseum and have lunch at Cafe Folkeven.
Ben Dunn<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Scandi beauty of the city of Stavanger<\/h2>\n
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Stavanger, located on Norway’s southwestern coast, is a picture-perfect example of the beauty of a Scandinavian city. The city is welcoming with its quaint Gamle Stavanger (Old Town), full of shops selling wool and cute bars serving local beers (my favorite is the bookstore cum bar B\u00f8ker og B\u00f8rst). If you want to brave the cold with some surfing and enjoy a sauna, head further south to Boresanden. For more adventure, head east to Preikestolen for spectacular views of the fjord. Finally, take the ferry to Flor og Fj\u00e6re to explore the tropical gardens (opening May 9).
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